Meshach Taylor, of 'Designing Women', Dies at 67

Meshach Taylor, who played Anthony Bouvier on 'Designing Women', has died. According to his agent, Dede Binder, Taylor had been suffering from cancer. The 67-year-old succumbed to his illness on Saturday, June 28th.

His family posted on his Facebook page, on June 27th, letting others know that Taylor "[had] begun his grand transition".

It reads:

It is with love and gratitude that we sorrowfully announce that our darling, amazingly brilliant and dynamic, Meshach, the incredible father, husband, son and friend has begun his grand transition. Our friends who know and love us, please offer your prayers for his peace and blazing light as he ascends to the heavens. Those who need to call the family please do. Those who desire to post memories, we are open and graciously accepting all gestures of peace.Love,the Taylor Family Tariq Taylor Yasmine Taylor Tamar Lashae Taylor Esme Taylor